Interim government dissolved

The interim government has been formally dissolved following the publication of a gazette notification by the Cabinet Division on Tuesday night.

The gazette was uploaded to the Cabinet Division’s official website on February 17, confirming the end of the current interim administration.

According to the notification, the President of Bangladesh, acting under Article 56 (3) of the Constitution, has decided to appoint Tarique Rahman, a member of parliament who commands the confidence of the majority of members of 13th Jatiya Sangsad, as Prime Minister. 

The President has also given consent for the formation of a new government under his leadership.

The gazette further states that with the formation of the new government, the advisory council of the existing interim government is deemed dissolved.

A separate gazette has also been issued announcing the appointment of Tarique Rahman as Prime Minister.

The notification was signed on behalf of the President by Cabinet Secretary Nasimul Ghani, according to the Cabinet Division.